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Test - Conditionals
Test - Conditionals
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1. If he were not such an outstanding actor, he (not to have) so many admirers.
2. If she (not to be) so absent-minded, she would be a much better student.
3. If my sister does not go to the south, we (to spend) the summer in Kyiv together.
4. If they (not to go) to Kyiv last year, they would not have heard that famous musician.
5. If you were not so careless about your health, you (to consult) the doctor.
6. If you (not to buy) coffee, we will drink tea.
7. My brother would not have missed so many lessons if he (not to hurt) his leg.
8. If my friend (to work) in my office, we would meet every day.
9. If you spoke English every day, you (to improve) your language skills.
10.If you get a "five", your mother (to be) happy.
11.If I were a famous singer, I (to get) lot of flowers every day.
12.If my brother (to be) in trouble, I will help him, of course.
13.If I don't manage to finish my report today, I (to stay) at home tomorrow.
14.If she were more careful about her diet, she (not to be) so stout.
15.You would not feel so bad if you (not to smoke) too much.
16.If he (to learn) the poem, he would not have got a bad mark.
17.If you gave me your dictionary for a couple of days, I (to translate) this text.
18.If I (to be) a musician, I would be very happy.
19.If Barbara (to get) up at half past eight, she would have been late for school.
20.The dish would have been much tastier if she (to be) a better cook.
21.He never (to phone) you if I hadn't reminded him to do that.
22.Your brother (to become) much stronger if he took cold baths regularly.
23.If he (to be) more courageous, he would not be afraid.
24.If the fisherman had been less patient, he (not to catch) so much fish.
25.If you (to put) the ice cream into the refrigerator, it would not have melted.
26.If she (to ask) me yesterday, I should certainly have told her all about it.
27.If you (to do) your morning exercises every day, your health would be much better.
28.If he is not very busy, he (to agree) to go to the museum with us.
29.If I (not to be) present at the lesson, I would not have understood this difficult rule.
30.If he reads fifty pages every day, his vocabulary (to increase) greatly.
31.If they (to know) it before, they would have taken measures.
32.If I (to get) this book, I will be happy.
33.If a dog (to bite) in her leg, she would go straight to hospital.
34.If he had known it was going to rain, he (to take) his umbrella to work today.
35.If only I (to have) more pocket money, I could buy some new English books.
36.If she hadn't missed the bus, she (not to be) late for work.
37.If I (to live) two hundred years ago, I couldn't have spoken on the telephone.
38.If you were on a hijacked plane, you (to attack) the hijackers?
39.If they were on a hijacked plane, they (to stay) calm and probably (to survive).
40.If my friend had been trying harder, he (to succeed).
41.If I (to live) in 1745, I wouldn't have had a computer.
42.If she (to smell) smoke in the middle of the night, she would telephone the fire brigade.
43.If he (to invite), he would have come to the party last Sunday.
44.If the driver in front hadn't stopped suddenly, the accident (not to happen).
45.If you (not to know) how to play, my sister will explain the rules to you.
46.If I (to be) a bird, I would be able to fly.
47.If he (to bring) his book home, he would have done his homework last night.
48.If my mother (to win) a million pounds, she would spend it as fast as possible.
Ex. 2
1. You do not read English novels; if you (to read) them, I (to lend) you some interesting
ones.
2. You say that you did not read yesterday's papers; if you (to read) them, you (to see) the
article.
3. He is not ill: if he (to be) ill, he (not to play) tennis so much.
4. He was not ill last week: if he (to be) ill, he (not to take) part in the football match.
5. How slippery it is! If it (not to rain), it (not to be) so slippery.
6. Не is busy and does not come to see us. If ...
7. The girl did not study well last year and received bad marks. If ...
8. He broke his bicycle and so he did not go to the country. If ...
9. He speaks English badly: he has no practice. If ...
10. I had a bad headache yesterday, that's why I did not come to see you. If ...
11. The ship was sailing near the coast, that's why it struck a rock. If ...
12. He was not in town; therefore he was not present at our meeting. If ...
13. We lost our way because the night was pitch-dark. If ...
14. The travellers had no camera with them, so they could not take photos of the scenery. If
...
15. There was no sugar left, so we had to go to the shop late in the evening. If ...
16. This house is not very good for living because it is situated close to a chemical plant.
If ...
17. He is an good specialist, but I cannot ask his advice because I am not acquainted with
him. If .
18. You cannot enjoy this merry evening party because you have a toothache. If ...
19. You are very absent-minded, and that's why you always make many mistakes. If ...
20. You did not ring me up, so I did not know you were in trouble. If ...
21. Naturally she was angry, because you were in her way. If ...
Ex. 3
1. I wish I (to have) a season ticket to the Philharmonic next winter.
2. I wish I (to consult) the teacher when I first felt that mathematics was too difficult for me.
3. I love sunny weather. I wish it (to be) warm and fine all the year round.
4. I wish I (not to lend) Nick my watch: he has broken it.
5. I wish you (to send) word as soon as you arrive.
6. I wish I (not to have) to do my homework every day.
7. I wish you (to go) skiing with me yesterday: I had such a good time!
8. I wish I (to know) Spanish.
9. I wish I (can) give up smoking.
10.She wishes she (to see) him at yesterday's party.
11.I wish I (to pass) my driving test last Monday.
12.I wish I (not to forget) my friend's birthday yesterday.
13.The boy is sad. He wishes he (not to break) the window.
14.My aunt wishes she (to stay) at home last weekend.
15.He wishes he (to know) something about cars.
16.I wish it (to be) sunny.
Ex. 4 I wish...
1. Unfortunately they won't return before Christmas.
2. The student was sorry he had not studied the material better and had got a bad mark.
3. It's a pity that you did not send for us last night.
4. It's a pity you are not with us these days.
5. My friend regrets not having entered the university.
6. He was sorry not to have had enough time to finish his paper.
7. It's a pity we shan't be able to reach home before teatime.
8. I am sorry I made you upset by telling you this news.
9. What a pity you don't know enough physics.